A closer look at Long Island

Long Island is our loose-covered dining chair design, which makes it good if you want to be able to change the fabric – try giving it a new look with each season. And because it comes in a choice of linen fabrics, it’s also a design for when you want a laidback feel.

Frame & filling

We make the frames of our upholstered dining chairs with sold timber and proper joinery – they’re built to last. Long Island also has serpentine springs as well as foam and fibre padding for as much comfort as possible without making it too bulky.

Comfort & proportions

Long Island’s shape is deceptively straight-lined; sit down and you’ll find that the backrest is softer down the centre to mould to your body, and that the seat is surprisingly springy. As one of our higher-backed dining chairs, it’s got shoulder support covered too.

Design detail

The loose covers reach only part way down the legs so you can see the solid oak. They also fit snugly because they tuck into a pocket between the back and seat, which means you don’t need to worry about them crumpling too much. Small notches kick the fabric out at each corner to soften the lines of the chair, but look simpler than a skirt.

Fabric notes

The textiles you can choose from for Long Island are all either pure linen or linen blends, because that’s the fabric that suits its loose covers best.There are over 30 of these in our library,and each one has its own character.Tone and texture can vary slightly from thread to thread, and expect to see the occasional slub. We’ve written an article about the personality behind each of our fabrics so that you can figure out which one best suits your home.

Our white glove service means you’ll have a two-man delivery team. That means no heavy lifting on your part is needed. They’ll take it to your desired spot, assemble it for you and take away the packaging for recycling. The assembly service doesn't include fitted furniture.

For homes and customers outside of the UK and Ireland, our international team are here to help arrange shipping and delivery. Call us on +44 (0)1793 427 427 or e-mail [email protected]and together we’ll sort out the best method for you.

No-quibble returns

Returns should be easy, that’s why we have a ‘no quibble’ mindset.

If you decide on the day that it’s not for you then our delivery team can take it away for you there and then. But if you’d rather mull things over, you have 28 days to make up your mind. We do charge a pick-up fee of £29.95 here though, because we’ll need to send our delivery team back out.

And when it comes to designs upholstered in a made-to-order fabric or painted in a bespoke colour, there’s also a 30% returns/cancellation fee. We’d love to not have to charge a penny for this, but as they’re made just for you, we can’t always guarantee that we’ll be able to sell them again.

If you’ve bought something from us outside the UK or Ireland, just get in touch with the store you bought it from – or with our international team if you bought it through them – and they’ll let you know how you can return or exchange it.

And talk to our international team on +44 (0)1793 427 427 or at[email protected]